Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa solutions, announced the integration of upcycled cacao fruit products into its portfolio. The innovative ingredient range provides food manufacturers and artisans the opportunity to harness the signature taste and natural richness of the fruit.

Already in 2019, after years of developing a unique upcycling supply chain to harness the natural richness of this unique fruit, a next-generation food and drink range of 100% pure cacao fruit ingredients was introduced. The zesty, fruity flavor of cacao fruit is a refreshingly delicious addition to confectionery, ice cream, drinks, dairy products, and snacks.

The demand for tasty, healthy and environmentally friendly products has grown significantly in recent years. Thus, this upcycled range is perfectly fitting market expectations by bringing a triple play to the consumers: Taste innovation, healthy ingredients & a positive impact on the planet and the local communities.

Since its introduction, efforts to raise awareness about this largely overlooked fruit have resulted in gaining recognition for its sustainable impact and flavor by well-known industry institutions and establishing dozens of partnerships with pioneering brands including Athletic Brewery (United States), chocolatier VandenBulcke (Belgium), and other well-known brands in Japan.

After demonstrating its global potential since 2019, this addition enables Barry Callebaut to partner and scale up activities through our brands, further strengthening our sustainable palette of opportunities for customers while delivering a new taste experience. It also marks a significant milestone in Barry Callebaut’s journey towards sustainability, innovation and exquisite taste.

The ingredient range is now officially a part of the Barry Callebaut portfolio after years of pioneering by start-up Cabosse Naturals.